Xeon W-3265 vs Xeon Gold 5220R
Xeon W-3265
Xeon Gold 5220R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3265
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5220R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) | ✅ More affordable ($1,015) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+238%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) | ✅ More affordable ($1,015) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-3265 and Xeon Gold 5220R
Xeon W-3265
The Xeon W-3265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,105 points. Launch price was $3,349.
Xeon Gold 5220R
The Xeon Gold 5220R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 30,372 points. Launch price was $1,555.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3265 and Xeon Gold 5220R share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5220R — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3265 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon W-3265 scores 30,105 against the Xeon Gold 5220R's 30,372 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 5220R. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5220R.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+15% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 35.75 MB+8% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,105 | 30,372 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,327 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon W-3265 versus DDR4-2667 on the Xeon Gold 5220R — the Xeon W-3265 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 1024 of RAM. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3265) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 5220R) — the Xeon W-3265 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C620 (Xeon W-3265) and C620 (Xeon Gold 5220R).
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+73225% | DDR4-2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 1024 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+33% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Xeon W-3265) vs Yes (Xeon Gold 5220R).
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3265 launched at $3684 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5220R debuted at $1780. At current prices ($3400 vs $1015), the Xeon Gold 5220R is $2385 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3265 delivers 8.9 pts/$ vs 29.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5220R — making the Xeon Gold 5220R the 108.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5220R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3684 | $1780-52% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3400 | $1015-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.9 | 29.9+236% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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